St Serf’s Primary School in Tullibody is the latest school in Clackmannanshire to receive a Max in the Middle Award for taking part in an innovative programme which gives pupils a healthier lifestyle and increased confidence. Max in the Middle… read more →
Local people across Forth Valley are being encouraged to register their interest in health research. A new campaign, which has been launched today, aims to boost awareness of the Scottish Health Research Register (SHARE), a confidential register run by NHSScotland… read more →
Maternity services in Forth Valley have been voted top in the UK for their innovative work and staff engagement. At a ceremony in London they received the Royal College of Midwives Mothercare Maternity Service of the Year award, a plaudit… read more →
Smokers who light up in the grounds of NHS Forth Valley hospitals are now being approached by a newly-appointed Tobacco Control Officer Gregor McFarlane and urged to stub it out The move is in support of a bid by the… read more →
The maternity department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been shortlisted for a Royal College of Midwives national award. The department fought off stiff competition from across the UK to reach the final stages of the Maternity Service of the… read more →
Parents who need additional support with the challenges of parenting could benefit from two free programmes being offered locally later this month. Falkirk Council, NHS Forth Valley and voluntary sector partners are running the Psychology of Parenting Project (PPP) that… read more →
People in Forth Valley have risen to the challenge to get a flu jab and over 65’s have recorded the biggest uptake in mainland Scotland for the 9th consecutive year. Latest figures show that 79.4 % have been vaccinated, compared… read more →
A new ‘one-stop’ service has been introduced in Forth Valley to improve the care and treatment of frail, older people and help reduce avoidable hospital admissions. The service enables GPs to refer patients to a Rapid Access Clinic based at… read more →
The front of Forth Valley Royal Hospital was turned into a giant cinema screen for one night only this week, after being chosen for the showing of a film ‘One Hundred Blinks’ which was created during artist Lindsay Perth’s residency… read more →
NHS Forth Valley is gearing up to cope with extra demands over the festive season and is urging the public to make use of local GP, pharmacy and minor injuries services to avoid putting extra pressure on the Emergency Department… read more →
